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Council approves contract for solar array at Highland Park water treatment plant after split vote
Summary
Council approved a contract with Verde Solutions LLC to install solar panels at the water treatment plant; the measure passed 5–2 after questions about cost, incentives and timing.
The Highland Park City Council approved a contract on Monday to install a solar energy system at the city’s water treatment plant, voting 5–2 in favor of an agreement with Verde Solutions LLC.
City Manager Newkirk and assistant city manager Aaron Jason introduced the item as part of the council’s omnibus agenda, describing the project as a longer-term plan first included on the city’s work program in 2017. "This is an initiative that has been on our books since 2017," Newkirk said, and staff said implementation would occur in 2026 if the council supported the contract.
Council discussion focused on cost, incentives and procurement. Councilmember Littler said she supported the idea but was concerned the city's price appeared high…
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